Enhancing material microstructure and properties in Arc wire-based direct energy deposition
by Tsinghua University Press In recent years, additive manufacturing technology has attracted considerable attention from various stakeholders. Among the different techniques, Arc wire-based direct energy deposition (DED) has experienced a notable increase
Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients
by Lauren Quinn, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign What happens to ibuprofen after it eases your throbbing headache? Like many pharmaceuticals, it can remain in
Customizable immunoassay could enhance diagnostics and on-site assessments
by Institute of Science Tokyo A novel customizable OpenGUS immunoassay that detects analytes quickly and effectively has been developed by scientists from Science Tokyo. With specially designed β-glucuronidase (GUS) probes and optimized
Chemical trick activates antibiotic directly at the pathogen
by Andreas Fischer, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres Colistin is a last-resort antibiotic that is usually only used for severe infections with resistant bacteria. This is due to its severe kidney-damaging side
Artificial ‘nose’ can sniff out damaged fruit and spoiled meat
by Norwegian University of Science and Technology Although smell has historically played an important role in the fight against diseases such as the plague and tuberculosis, the human nose is generally not sensitive
Prediction of flavor development during cheese ripening soon possible thanks to new method
by Gisela Olias, Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology Peptides formed during cheese ripening are crucial for the full-bodied flavor of aged cheeses, known as kokumi. A research team led by the Leibniz-Institute